A man armed with two knives robbed three businesses early Wednesday on the Northwest Side.
In each case, the man entered the business and showed a knife while demanding money from the register, according to Chicago Police.
The robberies were reported:
- at 12:40 a.m. in the 5600 block of West Irving Park Road in the Portage Park neighborhood;
- at 7:30 a.m. in the 7200 block of West Higgins Avenue in the Oriole Park neighborhood; and
- at 8:39 a.m. in the 7500 block of West Irving Park Road on the border of Chicago and suburban Norridge.
The robber was described as between 20 and 25 years old, white or Hispanic, 5-foot-8 to 6-foot and 180 to 200 pounds, police said. He wore a Blackhawks sweatshirt, gray jeans and a white bandana. He was armed with two knives.
A second suspect, described as a white female, was seen driving a red SUV, police said.
Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.
